Susan Palmer's Exquisite Now

I’ve never written about the world’s best chocolate bar because it is generally only available in Canada. Why disappoint my American friends who wouldn’t be able to enjoy it? Ignorance is bliss, right?

But last week, my amazing spouse — who it’s possible may have the better eye when it comes to the candy section — discovered that Coffee Crisps can be purchased right here in Eugene.

We have a store that is the closest thing to Doctor Who’s TARDIS. By that I mean that if you walk into Hirons Drugstore, you will grasp the “it’s bigger on the inside” concept. It’s stocked to the gills with every random wonderful item a person might imagine wanting and/or needing. Yes, it is a drugstore. Yes, it does have a small post office in the back. It may have the best card selection ever. Things a university student in a first apartment might need (dishes, an ironing board, fan, etc). Toys. Perfume. Stickers of every sort. Jam. Christmas villages (not the cheap ones, either). Feather boas. Wind chimes. Posters.

Even though I’m headed to Canada for a quick visit, I cleaned out all but one of Hirons’ Coffee Crisp stock. I did warn them.

You’re welcome.